Designed in the UK Rapide Ultimate User Guide W87-RH-P vax.co.uk Performance is everything.
Contents 1 Contents 1 Machine Overview 2 General Safety Information 3 Getting Started 4 How To Use 5 Looking After Your Machine 8 FAQs 10 Other Information 11 Guarantee 12
Machine Overview 1 Handle 2 Solution trigger 3 Clean water tank release button 4 Clean water tank 5 Recline pedal 6 Solution tube port 7 Dirty water tank release lever 8 Dirty water tank carry handle 9 Hose port 10 Rotating brushbar 11 On/off pedal 12 Power cord release lock 13 Power cord 14 Hose 15 Wash tool 16 Wash tool solution trigger 17 Handle locking pin 18 Vax pre-treatment carpet (hidden) 2 1 19 17 3 4 13 (hidden) 15 16 (hidden) 14 6 7 11 8 12 9 5 (
General Safety Information This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. Please keep instructions for further use. When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 1. Do not leave the carpet washer unattended when plugged in. Unplug the appliance from the socket when not in use. 2. Only use the carpet washer indoors on dry surfaces. 3.
Getting Started PLEASE READ SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USE (p3) Assembling your carpet washer handle Locate the locking pin and press in points shown to remove. Insert handle and re-fit locking pin. Locking pin will ‘click’ when in place. Assembling your tool caddy and hose (Optional) Attach caddy to unit top first. Rotate tabs 90°clockwise to lock caddy onto unit. Fit hose connector end in first. Ensure locking tabs are horizontal. Wrap hose around caddy tightly anti-clockwise.
How To Use Before you begin cleaning Do not saturate your carpet. • Vacuum your carpets thoroughly. • Test for colourfastness – Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small, hidden area of your carpet, gently rub the surface with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for colour removal or bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If your carpet has more than one colour, check all colours. • When cleaning an entire room, move furniture out of the area to be cleaned.
How To Use Operating your carpet washer Your dirty water tank is fitted with a float. When the dirty water tank is full or the floor head is not in contact with the carpet the float will shut off the suction at the floor nozzle. You will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor noise on the unit will increase. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank if full. If the dirty water tank is not full then turn off your machine at the power switch and wait for the float to settle.
How To Use Picking up spills Remove hose. Pull wash tool back over spill to pick up liquid. Align inserts and push in. Turn clockwise to secure. Using the wash tool Do not saturate your upholstery. The clean water tank will need to be filled with Vax carpet cleaning solution and water before use. Align inserts and push in. Turn clockwise to secure. Press trigger to release solution. 7 For best results apply solution on the forward stroke and release the trigger to recover on the backward stroke.
Looking After Your Machine WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the machine off and unplug from electrical socket before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. Emptying the dirty water tank NOTE: Rinse out tank with clean water and leave to air dry before storing your machine. 1 2 Cleaning the float chamber filter 2 40°C max 1 Rinse under water to remove debris (max 40ºC). Allow to dry completely before replacing or storing away your machine. (24 hours).
Looking After Your Machine Replacing the belt WARNING: Do not open the motor cover. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove two (2) screws. Remove damaged/broken belt off the spindles. Replace new belt on to spindles and secure the belt cover. Storage • Empty and rinse out clean and dirty water tanks and leave to air dry before replacing. • You can remove the handle and tool caddy for convenient storage.
FAQs Warning: Always switch off and unplug the carpet washer from the electrical outlet before assembling, filling and emptying the clean water tank, emptying the dirt water tank, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments. Important: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing. Caution: The carpet washer is a very powerful unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical outlet, make sure all controls on the unit are turned off. Hold the carpet washer firmly when starting and in use.
Other Information Machine Overview UK Service & Help Any queries or concerns about using your Vax, simply visit; vax.co.uk/support – vaxireland.ie or call the Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling. Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308 Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday-Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm Consumables To purchase spares and accessories, please visit vax.co.
Guarantee Guarantee It’s quick and easy to register for your FREE 2 year guarantee online at: vax.co.uk/guarantees Please retain your original receipt for proof of purchase. UK based customer care centre — Open 7 days a week Monday-Friday Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-18:30pm 9:00am-17:00pm we’re here if you need us Instead of taking me back to the shop, simply visit: vax.co.uk/support or call (UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308 Let us know what you think @VaxUK Designed in the UK vax.co.
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